Head to head
Irving vs Dallas
288 data points per city, side by side, straight from the source.
Irving
Dallas Co. · $339K
71
B- · Above Average
Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
69
B- · Above Average
| Realust Score |
Irving | Dallas |
| Prosperity |
67 |
66 |
| Schools |
71 |
76 |
| Safety |
62 |
49 |
| Lifestyle |
83 |
81 |
| Market |
76 |
71 |
| Affordability |
79 |
77 |
| Commute |
81 |
83 |
| Growth |
71 |
64 |
| Housing | Irving | Dallas |
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| Median Home Price | $339,198 | $305,765 |
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| Price Per Sq Ft | $220 | $245 |
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| Starter Home Price | $225,000 | $285,000 |
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| Premium Home Price | $917,000 | $1,500,000 |
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| Sale To List Ratio | 97.3% | 96.9% |
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| % Single Family | 74.5% | 68.3% |
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| Est Monthly Mortgage | $1,879 | $1,694 |
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| Median Rent (1BR) | $996 | $1,183 |
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| Median Rent (2BR) | $1,992 | $2,005 |
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| Median Rent (3BR) | $3,694 | $5,921 |
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| Rent Yoy Change | 0.1% | 0% |
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| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.4% | 1.4% |
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| Housing Affordability Score | 5.3 | 4 |
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| Avg Sq Ft | 2,232 sq ft | 2,215 sq ft |
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| Avg Beds | 3.3 | 3.2 |
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| Avg HOA Fee | $259 | $557 |
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| % With HOA | 47.5% | 32.7% |
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| % With Pool | 16% | 23.1% |
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| Avg Lot Size | 40,701 sq ft | — |
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| Avg Year Built | 1987 | 1983 |
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| Avg Baths | 2.8 | 2.9 |
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| Avg Baths Full | 2.3 | 2.4 |
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| % Townhome | 0% | 0% |
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| % Condo | 10.5% | 22.9% |
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| % With Garage | 85% | 68.9% |
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| % New Construction | 21.5% | 15.5% |
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| % Price Reduced | 12.5% | 18.4% |
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| % Foreclosure | 0% | 0.1% |
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| % Pending | 5% | 9.1% |
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| % Contingent | 3% | 4% |
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| Avg Price Reduction | $14,917 | $26,739 |
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| % Single Story | 45% | 48.2% |
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| % With Fireplace | 48.5% | 53.5% |
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| % With Central Air | 72% | 70.7% |
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| % Waterfront | 3.5% | 1.4% |
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| Avg Garage Size | 1.9 | 1.9 |
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| Price Per Bedroom | $137,542 | $125,782 |
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| Price Per Bathroom | $162,373 | $139,314 |
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| Avg Home Age | 39 | 43 |
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| Realtor Median Days on Market | 68 days | 70 days |
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| Realtor Median Price | $420,000 | $399,000 |
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| Realtor Price Per Sq Ft | $220 | $245 |
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| Realtor Median Rent | $1,583 | $1,737 |
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| Inventory Active | 320 | 3,853 |
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| Inventory Total | 427 | 4,876 |
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| Inventory Pending | 107 | 1,023 |
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| % Under Contract | 25.1% | 21% |
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| New Listings Monthly | 116 | 1,052 |
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| Inventory Change (month) | -1.9% | 0.6% |
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| Price Change (1 yr) | -0.3% | -1.7% |
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| Price 1yr Ago | $340,254 | $310,919 |
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| Price Change (5 yr) | 16.6% | 10.8% |
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| Price 5yr Ago | $290,979 | $276,012 |
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| Monthly Sales Volume | 74 | 583 |
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| Rent 1yr Ago | $1,575 | $1,576 |
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| Rent 5yr Change | 26.7% | 22.9% |
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| Rent 5yr Ago | $1,245 | $1,282 |
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| Momentum 2020 | 50 | 56 |
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| Momentum 2021 | 54 | 56 |
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| Momentum 2022 | 56 | 59 |
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| Momentum 2023 | 57 | 64 |
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| Momentum 2024 | 57 | 61 |
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| Momentum 2025 | 56 | 66 |
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| Momentum (1 yr) | -1.4 | 7.1 |
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| Momentum (5 yr) | 17.1 | 15.7 |
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| Economy | Irving | Dallas |
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| Median Household Income | $81,830 | $70,518 |
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| Avg Household Income | $109,912 | $110,876 |
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| Per Capita Income | $40,642 | $45,811 |
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| % Income Under $25K | 9.1% | 16.6% |
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| % Income $25K–$50K | 17.8% | 18.7% |
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| % Income $50K–$75K | 18.8% | 17.9% |
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| % Income $75K–$100K | 13.8% | 12.6% |
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| % Income $100K–$150K | 18.9% | 14.3% |
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| % Income $150K Plus | 21.5% | 19.8% |
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| Poverty Rate | 11% | 16.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 4.9% |
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| Jobs Score | 6.7 | 6 |
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| Schools | Irving | Dallas |
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| Primary School District | Irving ISD | Dallas ISD |
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| Overall District Rating | 2.5 | 4.8 |
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| State Ranking Percentile | 17.07 | 48.7 |
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| # Elementary Schools | 18 | 152 |
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| # Middle Schools | 8 | 42 |
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| # High Schools | 6 | 39 |
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| Student Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 14.9:1 |
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| Graduation Rate | 93.9% | 85.5% |
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| Niche Schools Score | 6.7 | 6 |
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| SAT/ACT Participation Rate | 100% | 85.3% |
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| SAT/ACT College Ready % | 5.4% | 9.2% |
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| SAT/ACT TSI Ready % | 13.7% | 18.9% |
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| Dropout Rate | 4.1% | 11.8% |
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| Graduating Class Size | 2,146 | 9,309 |
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| Safety | Irving | Dallas |
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| Overall Crime Rate | 20.4 per 1K | 37.2 per 1K |
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| Violent Crime Rate | 2.7 per 1K | 5.9 per 1K |
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| Assault Rate | 157.3 per 100K | 440.1 per 100K |
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| Robbery Rate | 57.1 per 100K | 168.5 per 100K |
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| Property Crime Rate | 17.7 per 1K | 31.3 per 1K |
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| Burglary Rate | 250.1 per 100K | 464.1 per 100K |
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| Theft Rate | 1,521.8 per 100K | 1,787.3 per 100K |
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| Vehicle Theft Rate | 426.9 per 100K | 1,100.5 per 100K |
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| Safety Grade | C+ | C |
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| Safety Score | 2 | 1.66 |
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| Murder Rate | 1.6 per 100K | 10.7 per 100K |
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| Rape Rate | 53.6 per 100K | 35.9 per 100K |
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| Crime Source | Police department | Police department |
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| Lifestyle | Irving | Dallas |
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| # Movie Theaters | 6 | 8 |
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| # Libraries | 8 | 32 |
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| # Museums | 9 | 41 |
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| Nightlife Score | 8 | 8 |
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| Family Friendly Score | 7.3 | 6.7 |
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| Health Fitness Score | 6 | 6 |
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| Outdoor Activities Score | 6 | 6.7 |
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| Commute Score | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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| Weather Score | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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| Diversity Score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
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| Area Feel | Urban Suburban Mix | Urban Suburban Mix |
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| # Restaurants | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Parks | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Gyms | 46 | 60+ |
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| # Grocery Stores | 25 | 47 |
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| # Coffee Shops | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Hospitals | 43 | 60+ |
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| # Bars | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Pharmacies | 52 | 60+ |
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| # Dentists | 60+ | 60+ |
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| Transportation | Irving | Dallas |
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| Avg Commute Time | 24 min | 26 min |
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| % Drive Alone | 68.8% | 68.5% |
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| % Carpool | 10.2% | 11.4% |
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| % Public Transit | 1% | 2.3% |
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| % Work From Home | 17.3% | 14% |
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| Transit Score | 51 | 84 |
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| Walkability Score | 80 | 94 |
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| Bike Score | 59 | 74 |
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| Distance Downtown Dallas | 12.6 mi | 0.4 mi |
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| Distance DFW Airport | 7.3 mi | 18.4 mi |
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| Drive Time DFW Airport | 10 min | 20 min |
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| Distance Love Field | 8.2 mi | 7.6 mi |
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| EV Stations | 42 | 148 |
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| EV Level2 Ports | 87 | 373 |
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| EV Dc Fast Ports | 20 | 45 |
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| EV Networks | ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, UNIVERSAL | ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination |
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| Demographics | Irving | Dallas |
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| Population | 256,492 | 1,307,930 |
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| Population Density | 3,827.1 | 3,850.9 |
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| Population Growth 5yr | 7% | -1.7% |
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| Median Age | 32.8 | 33.4 |
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| % Under 18 | 26.2% | 23.9% |
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| % Age 18–24 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
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| % Age 25–34 | 18.8% | 18.8% |
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| % Age 35–44 | 16.2% | 13.7% |
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| % Age 45–54 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
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| % Age 55–64 | 9.3% | 10.6% |
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| % Age 65+ | 8.7% | 11.8% |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.69 | 2.42 |
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| % Family Households | 64.9% | 54.2% |
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| % Homeownership | 38.1% | 42.4% |
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| % HS Graduate Or Higher | 81% | 81.1% |
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| % Bachelor's Or Higher | 42.4% | 38.2% |
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| % Graduate Degree | 17.4% | 14.9% |
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| % White | 33.7% | 35% |
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| % Black | 12.8% | 23.2% |
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| % Asian | 23.2% | 3.9% |
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| % South Asian | 16.1% | 1% |
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| % Hispanic Latino | 43.4% | 42.6% |
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| % Native American | 0.6% | 1% |
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| % Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
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| % Two Or More Races | 15.1% | 21.8% |
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| % Other Race | 14.6% | 15% |
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| % Foreign Born | 42.5% | 23.4% |
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| % Moved Last Year | 15.8% | 15.5% |
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| % Renters | 61.9% | 57.6% |
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| Diversity Score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
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| % Same House 1yr | 84.2% | 84.5% |
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| % From Out Of State | 2.4% | 2.3% |
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| % From Different County | 2.8% | 3.1% |
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| % From Abroad | 2.5% | 1.3% |
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| % Families With Kids | 36.1% | 27.7% |
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| % Married Couples | 47.7% | 34.6% |
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| % Single Parent | 6.6% | 7.3% |
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| % Living Alone | 28.4% | 37.4% |
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| % Seniors Living Alone | 5.3% | 8.7% |
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| % With Broadband | 92.7% | 90.9% |
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| % With Computer | 98.1% | 95.7% |
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| % Male | 50.3% | 50% |
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| % Female | 49.7% | 50% |
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| Total Households | 94,845 | 533,915 |
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